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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
1
Senate debate on the isthmian canal question centers on President recognition of Panama. Hoar urges release of the full record, seeks official channels for all facts, and cautions against acting on unofficial statements while supporting canal construction without national dishonor.
Gorman opened after Hoar and drew attention as a leading voice in democracy. He stated Democratic senators generally back canal construction as Republicans do. He congratulated the country on Senator Hoar and then spoke on further topics.
Kington, Dec. 18 Chicago officials and river harbor committees consider raising the Great Lakes level as a way to ease harbor navigation. Experts doubt Niagara River dams would lower tunnels enough, but a Buffalo dam might backwater the Chicago River to reduce tunnel depth by about half under present conditions.
Dayton reports a daring rescue as Dr Lambert saved 12 girls leaping from a Canby building fall by breaking their impact on a lower roof. The incident followed a minor fire and smoke panic. Separately a political speech criticized executive overreach and Panama treaty secrecy, noting tensions between the president, senate, and press.
The account notes Loomis naming Loomis and discussing the Panama situation at a banquet, alleging the president would land marines to seize Colombian territory. Gorman and Aldrich debate treaty aims, with Gorman rejecting party divisions on international issues and urging unity of forces.
Milwaukee December 18 The Mayville Dodge county town stirs over a proposed duel between Herr Hoffman and Editor von Schleinitz after criticism of an actress. The Mayville society offers £1000 to the victim’s widow and orphans if the duel occurs there, with park space and free spectators. Hoffman faces possible prison rather than honor as a grand jury may review his challenge.
Rome reports Vatican warmly congratulates Governor Taft and Archbishop Guidi for achieving a settlement of the friar land question in the Philippines. The Vatican notes Taft’s tact and equanimity, calling the move a demonstration of loyal U.S. handling of church affairs.
Sixteen hundred livery drivers backed by every teamsters union in Chicago walked out. Nearly 400 livery stables were tied up as drivers demanded weeks more of pay. An attempted funeral procession at West Eighteenth and Allport streets met picket violence forcing the hearse to desert during services.
City of Mexico reports United States consul general Andrew D. Barlow resigned from the American club amid charges of conduct unbecoming a gentleman. The board, convened in formal session, summoned him to explain, but he sent a resignation that was promptly accepted. The event stirs wide comment in diplomatic circles.
United States grand jury returns nineteen true bills including indictments against Senator Charles H. Dietrich and several government officials over alleged embezzlement, corruption, and land dealings. Wright brothers fly machine successfully tests near Witty Hawk, North Carolina. Multiple other criminal and civil cases span New York, Columbus, Guthrie, and Evansville with forgery, ship and tobacco industry news, and a typhoid outbreak in Niles Michigan.
The Chicago Joliet waterway project advanced as President Carter cut dynamite charges near Lockport. Contractor Joseph Duffy organized the ceremony while Carter arrived at 1040 and a blast opened the earth to extend the channel toward Joliet. Attendees included Trustee W H Baker Chief Assistant Engineer Crane and Illinois Bell official Geo Wmm and J Graham.
In Washington the debate centers on the canal project and disclosure of information. Aldrich presses for full books and details while Gorman and Foraker defend administration actions in the isthmus. General Wood’s case is postponed to Jan 4 for review and report drafting.
In Trenton on December 18 it was learned that the selling company has been formed from an agreement among nearly all sanitary potteries in the United States to regulate output and control prices.
Perry Heath secretary of the Republican national committee and Richard C. Bevens from Missouri met at a hotel in Chicago and held a conference. Heath then left for Salt Lake City and said he has made up his mind not to discuss the case further. He hinted that new developments may arise and would be opposed by his enemies.
In Paris a United Colombian Committee announced plans to seek U S recognition under the Seoul treaty via a commission. If the submission stalls, Colombia will appeal to Latin republics to unite in a criminal organization against the Panay affair, with broad European membership.
Manila December 18 The Kingsley a United States transport is ashore at Mareciess north of Mindanao with a hole in her bottom. A small British steamer named Kingsley sailed to Manila in October for the Philippine provinces and may have been chartered as transport by Manila authorities. No record exists of any other United States transport named Kingsley.
New York Dee, directors of the Chicago Burlington and Quincey railroad today elect Daniel Willard of the Erie as vice president of the Burlington system. He succeeds Howard Elliott, who recently became president of the Northern Pacific.
General Lew Wallace is in New York under an eminent specialist for X ray treatment of a cancerous nose condition. He has suffered years, but health remains good and mood cheerful. If this fails, surgery may be considered. He has previously sought treatment in Cincinnati and his trip to New York was by family solicitation.
A fire partially destroyed a tenement on North Twenty-third Street in M. Louis. Mrs. Esther St. Clair lived there and Miss Hay Belmont was severely injured after leaping from the third floor window.
Members of the steel billet pool met today and decided to maintain the present per ton rate for billets. The decision was announced from New York on December 18.
Streversburg, via Trent, reports a Chinese theater observer states Russian troops continue advancing toward Port Arthur with both night and day movements observed. The source notes challenges in confirming ground positions from current dispatches.
New Orleans marks the centennial transfer of Louisiana Territory from France to the United States under state and local auspices with official ceremonies and a parade of French and American war ships. Schools nationwide observe the anniversary with special services and educational pamphlets from the state education department.
The naval state conference of the Bricklayers adjourned in Decatur Illinois Charm Palen was chosen next meeting site. Officers elected included President Pt fyvene and Vice President A. Th On ftin Salle Williint Booth.
Mixed dispatches report Princess Charlotte of Saxe-Meiningen, sister of the Kaiser, as ill with cancer but official statements label the claim nonsense. Other items include a London to New York Teutonic line note, a Newfound Land storm event, a Saginaw shooting death, a Woodmen of the World initiation in Port Huron, men stranded on ice near Hanging Rock, and wage cuts at Crucible Steel Plant in Pittsburgh.
Agnes OHeron age 10 of Joplin Missouri, an orphan, has been adopted by Thomas Connor a southwest Missouri mine owner and eel man. The girl delivered a pail of milk daily to his hotel room for a year while he rested in poor health, leading to their proposal. Connor, childless, plans to shower her with love and wealth as his heir.
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